// Writes affiliate recruitment emails, landing pages, and onboarding materials to attract partners. Use when building or growing an affiliate program.
| name | affiliate-recruitment |
| description | Writes affiliate recruitment emails, landing pages, and onboarding materials to attract partners. Use when building or growing an affiliate program. |
| allowed-tools | Read Write Glob |
| metadata | {"author":"matthewhitcham","version":"1.0"} |
Use this skill when you need to:
DO NOT use this skill for influencer marketing campaigns, joint venture partnerships, or general PR outreach. This is for structured affiliate and referral partner recruitment.
AFFILIATES PROMOTE PRODUCTS THAT MAKE THEM LOOK GOOD AND PAY WELL — YOUR RECRUITMENT MUST PROVE BOTH: THAT YOUR PRODUCT CONVERTS AND THAT THE COMMISSION IS WORTH THEIR AUDIENCE'S TRUST.
| Input | What to Ask | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Product | "What product will affiliates promote?" | No default — must be provided |
| Price point | "What does the product cost?" | No default — must be provided |
| Commission rate | "What commission will you offer?" | 30% per sale |
| Cookie duration | "How long is the tracking window?" | 30 days |
| Affiliate platform | "What tool manages your affiliate program?" | Platform-agnostic |
| Ideal affiliate profile | "Who are your dream affiliates?" | Content creators and bloggers in the niche |
GATE: Confirm before building recruitment materials.
## Affiliate Commission Details
**Commission:** [X]% per sale ($[X] per conversion)
**Cookie duration:** [X] days
**Payment schedule:** Monthly, NET 30
**Minimum payout:** $50
**Recurring commissions (if subscription):** [X]% on renewals for [X] months
**Bonus tiers:**
- 10+ sales/month → 5% commission bump
- 25+ sales/month → 10% commission bump + featured partner status
## What Affiliates Receive
- Unique tracking link
- Email swipe copy (3-5 emails)
- Social media posts (5-10 ready-to-use)
- Banner ads (3-4 sizes)
- Product demo video or walkthrough
- Affiliate dashboard with real-time stats
- Dedicated affiliate support contact
GATE: Approve the program structure before writing recruitment copy.
Subject: Partner with [Brand] — earn $[X] per sale
Hi {name},
I've been following your content on [platform] and love what you're doing with [specific content reference].
I run [Brand], and we just launched an affiliate program for [Product]. Given your audience of [audience description], I think this could be a great fit.
Here's the quick overview:
- [X]% commission per sale ($[X] per conversion)
- [X]-day cookie window
- Ready-made promo materials (emails, social posts, banners)
- Average affiliate earns $[X]/month
If you're interested, I'd love to send you a free copy of [Product] so you can try it first.
[Apply/Learn More link]
Best,
[Name]
Structure:
Cover: commission structure, prohibited promotion methods (spam, false claims), brand guidelines, payment terms, and termination conditions.